تنويه إعلامي: اللوفر أبوظبي يدعو زوّاره للاسترخاء تحت القبة مع عودة برنامجه المرتقب للصحة والعافية

  

اللوفر أبوظبي يدعو زوّاره للاسترخاء تحت القبة

مع عودة برنامجه المرتقب للصحة والعافية

تمارين التنفس العائم تحت القبة، وعرض فيلم «إنسايد أوت» توفر للزوار لحظات من التأمل والراحة

 

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أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 28 أبريل 2026: في شهر مايو من هذا العام، استمتعوا بالجانب الأكثر هدوءًا في اللوفر أبوظبي، حيث يلتقي الفن بالصحة والعافية ضمن برامج مُنسّقة بعناية ومصمّمة لتغذية الجسد والعقل معًا.  وبصفته متحف لراحةِ النفسٍ والعقل، يوفّر اللوفر أبوظبي بيئة تعزز الرفاهة، وتُحوّل مساحات المتحف إلى أماكن للتأمل، والتوازن، والتواصل العاطفي.

 

ويشمل البرنامج تمارين التنفس، وعروض السينما، وبرامج تقدم طرقًا جديدة وذات مغزى للتفاعل مع المتحف بما يتجاوز الزيارة التقليدية، حيث يشجع الزوار على التمهل، واستعادة التوازن، وإعادة التواصل ضمن أحد أكثر البيئات الثقافية إلهامًا وجاذبية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.

 

ويتضمن البرنامج مجموعة من الأنشطة المناسبة للعائلات والمغذية للروح، وهي:

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تمارين التنفس العائم تحت القبة

 

جرى إعداد هذه التجربة المميزة بالتعاون مع "بريزي"، وتوفر هذه التجربة المميزة جلسات إرشادية لتمارين التنفس أثناء الطفو على الماء تحت قبة اللوفر أبوظبي الأيقونية.

 

ومن خلال الجمع بين تقنيات التنفس والاستماع إلى الأصوات الغامرة، تدعو هذه التجربة المشاركين للطفو، واتباع ممارسات إرشادية لتعزيز الاسترخاء العميق والتركيز، وهو ما يمنح المشاركين لحظات لا تُنسى من الشعور بالارتياح، وتجدد النشاط في أحد أكثر مواقع المتحف إلهامًا.

 

التاريخ: من 1 إلى 3 مايو، ومن 22 إلى 24 مايو 2026

الأوقات:

• جلسات الغروب (05:30 مساءً إلى 07:30 مساءً)
• جلسات المساء (09:00 مساءً إلى 11:00 مساءً)

المكان: تحت القبة

السعر: 400 درهم

 

سيتم طرح الحجوزات على مراحل خلال كل عطلة نهاية أسبوع. يُنصح بالحجز المبكر نظراً لمحدودية السعة. الأماكن محدودة.

 

لا تفوّتك الفرصة: 1مايو ستكون تجربة اكتمال القمر!

 

احجز الآن

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عرض فيلم "إنسايد أوت"

في إطار برنامج الصحة والعافية في المتحف، يستضيف اللوفر أبوظبي عرضًا مجانيًا ومناسبًا للعائلات لفيلم الرسوم المتحركة الحاصل على جائزة الأوسكار «إنسايد أوت».

 

ويستكشف الفيلم جوانب التطور العاطفي من خلال قصة فتاة تبلغ من العمر 11 عامًا تواجه التغيير، حيث يقدم للجمهور من مختلف الأعمار منظورًا عميقًا وجذابًا حول المشاعر والنمو الشخصي.

 

التاريخ: 2 مايو 2026التوقيت: 06:00 مساءًالموقع: قاعة اللوفر أبوظبيالسعر: مجاناً، (يُشترط الحجز)المدة: 95 دقيقة

احجز الآن

 

-انتهى-

 

The Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026 platform prepares to launch its largest edition yet, spotlighting the UAE’s industrial resilience with the aim of strengthening the readiness of the national economy

 The Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2026 platform prepares to launch its largest edition yet, spotlighting the UAE’s industrial resilience with the aim of strengthening the readiness of the national economy

MIITE 2026 follows the UAE Cabinet’s approval of a comprehensive package of high-impact initiatives to support the country’s industrial sector and enhance its competitiveness

The platform is hosted under the theme “Emerging Stronger.”, and takes place from 4 to 7 May at ADNEC Centre
Abu Dhabi

 

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber:

• Guided by its leadership’s vision, the UAE continues to advance and modernize its industrial sector, strengthening its contribution to economic growth.
• Artificial intelligence is redefining the competitiveness of the UAE’s industry, confidently driving it toward the future.
• The new UAE government initiatives offer a qualitative boost to the nation’s industrial development trajectory, reflecting clarity of vision and a steadfast direction to accelerate economic growth and enhance the competitiveness of the industrial sector.
• The UAE’s industrial sector provides an integrated ecosystem that combines demand stimulation, access to financing, enhanced decision readiness, and the expansion of national products across markets.

 

Subheaders

• The fifth edition of the MIITE platform launches in parallel with a package of initiatives approved by the Cabinet to support the industrial sector.
• The event will host more than 1,100 exhibitors, representing 12 industrial sectors, with more than 120,000 visitors expected over four days.
• New procurement opportunities aimed at localizing 5,000 products within the UAE, with SMEs accounting for 61% of exhibitors.

Abu Dhabi, 28 April 2026: The fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) – the UAE’s largest national industrial platform – will take place from 4 to 7 May at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADNOC, and L’IMAD Holding Company, and organized by ADNEC Group.

 

Under the theme “Emerging Stronger”, the event presents a practical model that embodies the UAE’s industrial resilience efforts in the UAE.

 

The launch of MIITE 2026 coincides with the Cabinet’s approval of a set of strategic initiatives and decisions aimed at strengthening the resilience of the UAE’s industrial sector, ensuring business continuity, and reinforcing the readiness of the national economy. These include the establishment of a national industrial resilience fund valued at AED 1 billion to support the localization of vital industries, enhance supply chain resilience, and accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across production, operations, and planning. The package also expands the National In-Country Value (ICV) program into a mandatory framework across all federal government entities and national companies, alongside a policy to strengthen the presence of UAE-made products across retail outlets and e-commerce platforms.

 

MIITE 2026 focuses on transforming these national priorities into tangible economic and commercial momentum. It provides the opportunity to explore the UAE’s integrated industrial ecosystem that brings together manufacturers, investors, SMEs, startups, job seekers, and the wider public. The platform serves as a strategic hub to expand procurement channels, forge partnerships, secure supply chains, and direct high-impact investment effectively, turning national strategic priorities into measurable, on-the-ground outcomes.

 

His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO, said that the UAE, guided by its wise leadership, continues to develop the industrial sector and increase its contribution to economic growth, particularly as industry plays a fundamental role in economic resilience and sustainable growth. Our national industrial sector continues to raise the bar of ambition, advancing into a new phase where our industries move beyond a local role to become a globally influential force, underpinned by exceptional resilience and artificial intelligence, which is redefining the UAE’s competitiveness and confidently shaping its future.

 

His Excellency Dr. Al Jaber added that the newly approved government initiatives will reinforce a more resilient and sustainable national industrial model, as one of the most important drivers of the next phase of growth. These initiatives represent a qualitative leap in the UAE’s industrial development journey, and present a clear vision and a steadfast commitment to accelerating economic growth. They form an integrated ecosystem that combines demand stimulation, access to financing, and enhanced decision-making readiness, strengthening the competitiveness of national companies and reinforcing supply chain resilience.

 

He added that MIITE 2026 will focus on translating this ambitious agenda into tangible outcomes and has evolved into a  space where national industrial priorities are transformed into real opportunities, partnerships, and impactful projects. The fifth edition of the platform underscores the UAE’s strong industrial foundations, presenting a live model of industrial resilience through reliable supply chains, scalable national companies, and local innovations that generate sustainable value.

 

His Excellency Dr. Al Jaber further emphasized that MIITE 2026 serves as a platform to effectively showcase the achievements of the UAE’s national industry, conveying a clear message that the country is steadily advancing toward a stronger, more future-ready industrial phase. It positions industry as a primary engine of economic growth, strengthening national manufacturing capabilities, empowering investors, accelerating the adoption of AI and advanced technologies, expanding local manufacturing, and enhancing the competitiveness of national products.

 

The Cabinet-approved initiatives include the establishment of a national industrial resilience fund valued at AED 1 billion to support the localization of vital industries, enhance supply chain resilience, and build strategic stockpiles across key sectors such as food, manufacturing, base metals, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, advanced technology, and construction.

 

They also include expanding the National In-Country Value (ICV) Program into a mandatory framework covering all federal government entities, as well as companies with at least a 25% direct or indirect federal ownership stake – further directing national spending to support local industry.

 

In addition, a new policy has been approved to strengthen the presence of UAE-made products across retail outlets and e-commerce platforms, beginning with essential goods such as bottled water, dairy products, eggs, fresh and chilled poultry, bread and basic bakery items, flour, locally packaged vegetable oils, and seasonal agricultural products.

 

The Cabinet also approved the establishment of the National Industrial Data Committee, chaired by His Excellency Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), to accelerate the collection, integration, and real-time availability of strategic industrial data, supporting faster decision-making and enhancing sector readiness.

MIITE 2026 – Industrial resilience

In its fifth edition, MIITE brings together more than 1,100 exhibitors across 12 industrial sectors, while introducing new procurement opportunities aimed at localizing the production of approximately 5,000 products within the UAE. SMEs account for 61% of total MIITE 2026 participants, reflecting the success of national efforts to expand the industrial base and empower local enterprises.

 

The platform is expected to attract over 120,000 visitors, including international investors, manufacturers, decision-makers, and industry leaders from around the world.

 

MIITE 2026 will also feature a range of new industrial initiatives, alongside specialized platforms showcasing the latest advancements in manufacturing and industrial innovation, including robotics, autonomous systems, and AI-powered solutions. Together, these initiatives take the UAE's industrial resilience agenda from policy to practice – securing supply, strengthening national capability, and sustaining the next phase of economic growth.

 

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Nationally-Renowned TEDx Speaker & Women Empowerment Advocate Dr. Marline C. Duroseau Nominated for ‘Dissertation of the Year’ By National University

Hollywood, Florida (April 28, 2026)- Following her presence at multiple national events, as well as a recent dedicated feature on WSFL TV’s ‘Morning Rush’ hosted by Cameron Dobbs, renowned Tedx Speaker as well as resilience, leadership, and reproductive health advocate Dr. Marline C. Duroseau has announced her nomination for ‘Dissertation of the Year,’ an honor amplifying her voice and research on how infertility struggles impact women progressing across the business world. 

‘Dissertation of the Year’ is an annual award competition hosted by National University, during which outstanding academic work is recognized for its innovation, diversity, and excellence while maintaining NU’s mission and values. Dr. Mar’s dissertation, ‘The Lived Infertility Experience of Women in Leadership Roles,’ discusses in detail how lived infertility experiences shape leadership identity, practices, and even philosophy for women in leadership positions, culminating in the importance of not only empathy, but resilience, emotional intelligence, adaptation, ethics, and authenticity. 

“Having worked for years to overcome my own struggles with infertility, this dissertation and the research that brought it to life have always been incredibly important to me,” expressed Dr. Mar, who also authored her memoir It'll Happen By 30: A Relentless Journey of Faith | Delayed But Not Denied to showcase her personal journey of overcoming adversity and the often-secretive grief that holds people back from their next path in life. 

“To say I am honored for this nomination would be an understatement- I know this recognition will allow even more people to discover my work, allowing them to learn so much more about a reality they may not have considered. Or, for those who can relate, it can provide a sense of comfort and support, which remain among my deepest properties as I continue to grow my advocacy platform.” 

The current Managing Director of HR & Leadership Development at Brandon Hall Group, Duroseau has received national coverage for her 2025 TEDx Raleigh talk “The Secret Battle Behind Powerful Women Leaders” that spotlighted the hidden personal struggles of women leaders, as well as the importance of embracing vulnerability and disruption in order to unlock powerful, empathetic leadership. These messages were derived from her dissertation, which she has previously publicly defended. 

Additionally, Dr. Mar has spoken at Boca Raton’s "Women in Leadership Shaping Tomorrow" event, the Transform 2026 conference, the Elevate RTP summit ‘Navigating Complexity Through Connection, Innovation, and Leadership’ in Raleigh, North Carolina, and many more. She also hosts each year the leadership-based Women Matter Vision Event, which she kickstarted in her own backyard. 

لتسهيل تخطيط الرحلات في دولة الإمارات و أكثر من 25 دولة "يانغو رايد" تدمج خدماتها على تطبيق "شات جي بي تي"

 لتسهيل تخطيط الرحلات في دولة الإمارات و أكثر من 25 دولة "يانغو رايد" تدمج خدماتها على تطبيق "شات جي بي تي"

أطلقت "يانغو رايد"، خدمة طلب سيارات الأجرة التابعة لمجموعة يانغو، شركة التكنولوجيا العالمية، رسمياً تطبيقها الخاص ضمن تطبيق "شات جي بي تي"، مما يتيح للمستخدمين تخطيط مسارات رحلاتهم وطلب السيارات مباشرة من داخل نافذة الدردشة. يشمل هذا التحديث العالمي أكثر من 25 دولة تعمل فيها "يانغو"، ويغطي مناطق جغرافية تمتد من الشرق الأوسط وجنوب آسيا إلى أفريقيا وأمريكا اللاتينية.

بفضل هذا التكامل مع "شات جي بي تي"، أصبح بإمكان المستخدمين الآن الاطلاع على سعر الرحلة على المسار الذي يختارونه دون أي رسوم خفية، ومقارنة أوقات الرحلات عبر خيارات المسارات البديلة، فضلاً عن التحقق من الوقت المقدر للوصول إلى الوجهة والوقت المتوقع لوصول سيارة الأجرة التي يختارونها. كما يساعد هذا التكامل المستخدمين في تحديد نقاط الالتقاء المثالية لتقليل وقت الانتظار. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، وبمجرد أن يصبح المستخدم مستعداً للمتابعة، تظهر تفاصيل تقدير الأجرة في تطبيق "يانغو" أو على الموقع الإلكتروني للخدمة، حيث يمكن إتمام عملية الحجز بكل أمان.

ويأتي هذا الإطلاق في وقت يشهد فيه الطلب على خدمات حجز السيارات، إلى جانب أساليب وصول المستخدمين إلى الخدمات، تطورًا متسارعًا في دولة الإمارات. ووفقًا لهيئة الطرق والمواصلات في دبي (RTA)، ارتفعت حصة خدمات النقل المشتركة، بما في ذلك خدمات حجز السيارات عند الطلب، من 7.5% إلى 9% من إجمالي استخدام وسائل النقل في المدينة بين عامي 2024 و2025. وفي الوقت ذاته، يتجه المستخدمون بشكل متزايد نحو واجهات المحادثة لإدارة مهامهم اليومية.

وفي هذا السياق، يعكس دمج خدمات حجز السيارات ضمن "شات جي بي تي" تحولًا واضحًا في توقعات المستخدمين؛ إذ يتيح هذا التكامل للمسافرين الدائمين والسياح ومستخدمي الأعمال تخطيط يومهم بسهولة دون الحاجة إلى التنقل بين التطبيقات. ومن خلال دمج خدمة طلب سيارات الأجرة مباشرة ضمن تطبيق الدردشة المدعوم بالذكاء الاصطناعي، توفر خدمة "يانغو رايد" تجربة سلسة للغاية تندمج بشكل طبيعي مع مسارات العمل اليومية وروتين التنقل.

تتوفر هذه الميزة الجديدة من "يانغو رايد" حالياً عبر واجهة الويب الخاصة بتطبيق "شات جي بي تي"، وكذلك عبر تطبيقات الهواتف المحمولة على نظامي التشغيل أندرويد و “iOS”. تستند هذه الخدمة إلى بيانات حركة المرور المباشرة وتقنيات التوجيه الذكي، مما يتيح التخطيط الدقيق للرحلات بصورة آنية، مع تقديم تقديرات زمنية يتم تحديثها تلقائياً تزامناً مع تغير ظروف الطرق.

تخطط مجموعة يانغو لمواصلة توسيع حضورها داخل منصة "شات جي بي تي"، وتوسيع نطاق هذا التكامل ليشمل خدماتها الأخرى التي تتجاوز مجرد طلب سيارات الأجرة، مثل خدمات التوصيل، وخيارات النقل العام، وخدمات توصيل الطعام.

تتوفر خدمة "يانغو رايد" على متجر تطبيقات دردشة "شات جي بي تي" من خلال الرابط:

https://chatgpt.com/apps/yango/asdk_app_694d544b38b88191b47f75df30430d8a.

انتهى

شراكة استراتيجية بين هيئة الطرق والمواصلات في الشارقة و"آيون" لتعزيز البنية التحتية لشحن السيارات الكهربائية

 

الخبر الصحفي

شراكة استراتيجية بين هيئة الطرق والمواصلات في الشارقة و"آيون" لتعزيز البنية التحتية لشحن السيارات الكهربائية

·       "آيون" تتعاون مع الهيئة لتوفير وتشغيل وصيانة أكثر من 100 شاحن سريع للسيارات الكهربائية كونها أول شركة معتمدة في الشارقة لتشغيل نقاط شحن السيارات الكهربائية

·       يسهم التعاون بين القطاعين العام والخاص ضمن الإطار التنظيمي الجديد، نحو تسريع اعتماد المركبات الكهربائية في الشارقة، ودعم تطوير بنية تحتية مستقبلية على مستوى دولة الإمارات

الشارقة، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، (21 أبريل 2026): أعلنت هيئة الطرق والمواصلات في الشارقة عن توقيعها شراكة استراتيجية مع شركة "آيون"، المشروع المشترك للتنقّل المستدام بين "بيئة" وشركة الهلال للمشاريع، لإنشاء شبكة واسعة من شواحن السيارات الكهربائية في إمارة الشارقة. وتفصيلاً، ستتعاون "آيون" مع هيئة الطرق والمواصلات في الشارقة لإنشاء وتشغيل وصيانة شبكة واسعة تضمّ أكثر من 100 شاحن سريع للسيارات الكهربائية، بما يسهم في ترسيخ مكانتها الرائدة في تطوير البنية التحتية الداعمة للسيارات الكهربائية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة. وتأتي تلك الشراكة النوعية، عقب اعتماد "آيون" كأول شركة معتمدة في إمارة الشارقة لتشغيل نقاط شحن السيارات الكهربائية.

وقع الشراكة كلّ من سعادة المهندس يوسف خميس محمد العثمني، رئيس هيئة الطرق والمواصلات في الشارقة، وخالد الحريمل، رئيس مجلس إدارة "آيون"، الرئيس التنفيذي ونائب رئيس مجلس الإدارة في "بيئة"، في مقر "بيئة" الرئيسي، وذلك بحضور عدد من كبار المسؤولين والمديرين التنفيذيين من كلا الجانبين. وتأتي هذه الشراكة في أعقاب القرار الصادر مؤخراً عن المجلس التنفيذي لإمارة الشارقة، والذي يقضي بوضع إطار شامل لتنظيم البنية التحتية لشحن السيارات الكهربائية، بما يدعم الأهداف الطموحة لتنقّل أكثر إستدامة في الإمارة.

وفي معرض حديثه حول هذا الإعلان، قال سعادة المهندس يوسف خميس محمد العثمني، رئيس هيئة الطرق والمواصلات في الشارقة: "سيعمل المشروع على توفير أكثر من 100 شاحن سريع للسيارات الكهربائية على مستوى مدينة الشارقة والمنطقتين الوسطى والمنطقة الشرقية، لتلبية احتياجات العدد المتنامي من مستخدمي السيارات الكهربائية. وتؤكد هيئة الطرق والمواصلات التزامها الراسخ بتطوير خدمات التنقّل الكهربائي في الإمارة، بما يتماشى مع المساعي الدولية الرامية إلى تعزيز الاستدامة والحدّ من انبعاثات الكربون والارتقاء بمنظومة التنقّل الأخضر، بما في ذلك الحافلات وسيارات الأجرة الكهربائية."

وأكّد سعادته على أهمية التعاون مع أبرز الجهات الحكومية في الشارقة، قائلاً: "سنعمل على تنفيذ هذا المشروع وفقاً لأعلى معايير الجودة من خلال التنسيق المستمرّ مع هيئة كهرباء ومياه وغاز الشارقة، ضمن الفترة الزمنية المتّفق عليها. وبهذه المناسبة، أود الإشادة بالدور الفعّال الذي تقوم به الهيئة في تسهيل الإجراءات اللازمة واعتماد الخطط المقترحة وإصدار التصاريح، بما يعكس الجهود الحكومية المتكاملة الرامية إلى الارتقاء بتجربة مستخدمي السيارات الكهربائية وتحقيق أهداف إمارة الشارقة المرتبطة بالاستدامة".

الجدير بالذكر أنّ تطبيق الهاتف المحمول المتكامل لشركة "آيون" سيُسهم في تسهيل الوصول إلى شبكة تضمّ أكثر من 100 شاحن سريع للسيارات الكهربائية، بما يتيح للمستخدمين تحديد موقع أقرب شاحن باستخدام الخريطة، وتتبّع عملية الشحن بشكل لحظي، وإتمام عملية الدفع بسلاسة تامّة.

ومن جانبه، قال خالد الحريمل، رئيس مجلس إدارة "آيون"، الرئيس التنفيذي ونائب رئيس مجلس الإدارة في "بيئة": "فخورون بأن تكون "آيون" أول شركة معتمدة في الشارقة لتشغيل وصيانة نقاط شحن السيارات الكهربائية، حيث يسعدنا العمل مع شركائنا على إنشاء منظومة شحن كهربائية متطوّرة ومتاحة للجميع، بما يتماشى مع أهداف دولة الإمارات المرتبطة بالاستدامة والحياد المناخي. وأود التنويه إلى أننا نَعِد مستخدمي السيارات الكهربائية بتجربة شحن متطورة وسلسة من خلال منصّة "آيون" المتكاملة، والتي ندعم من خلالها الجهات التي تملك وتشغّل محطات الشحن الكهربائية بما يلزم من أدوات لإنشاء وإدارة شبكة موثوقة وفعّالة لخدمات التنقّل المستدام".

يأتي هذا المشروع بعد إطلاق منصّة "آيون" الموحّدة لشحن السيارات الكهربائية بنجاح في أكتوبر 2025، وذلك على هامش فعاليات الدورة الأولى من معرض "إيفولف لمستقبل التنقّل" في الشارقة. وتسعى "آيون" من خلال تعاونها مع هيئة الطرق والمواصلات إلى بلوغ آفاق جديدة على صعيد شحن السيارات الكهربائية بطرق ذكية وأكثر كفاءة، بما يعزّز ترابط منظومة السيارات الكهربائية المتكاملة في الشارقة.

فيما قال توشار سينغفي، عضو مجلس إدارة "آيون" ونائب الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة الهلال للمشاريع: "تمثّل هذه الشراكة خطوة مهمة في بناء البنية التحتية الداعمة لمستقبل التنقل في دولة الإمارات. ونحن فخورون بالتعاون مع هيئة الطرق والمواصلات في الشارقة لتعزيز دور "آيون" بالإمارة وتطوير شبكة شحن مترابطة وجاهزة للمستقبل، مصمّمة لتحقيق نمو مستدام على المدى الطويل. كما تعكس هذه الشراكة نهجنا الاستثماري الأوسع في الهلال للمشاريع، والقائم على دعم المنصات القابلة للتوسع في دولة الإمارات وعلى مستوى العالم، والتي تدمج بين البنية التحتية والتكنولوجيا والقدرات التشغيلية لتقديم قيمة مستدامة على نطاق واسع."

يُشار إلى أن شبكة شحن السيارات الكهربائية المرتقبة، ستلعب دوراً محورياً في تسريع وتيرة تبنّي حلول التنقّل المستدام في كافة أنحاء إمارة الشارقة، بما يدعم مساعي دولة الإمارات الرامية إلى الحدّ من انبعاثات الكربون وتعزيز جودة الحياة في المدن وتسهيل التحوّل نحو مستقبلٍ مستدامٍ قائم على خفض انبعاثات الكربون.

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Youth unemployment rises again

 

Reacting to today's labour market statistics, Professor Len Shackleton, Editorial and Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs said: "Today’s labour market figures show a decline in the unemployment rate to 4.9% in the three months to February. Is this good news for the Chancellor, as some early headlines have suggested? Probably not. "It is true that unemployment fell by 60,000 by comparison with the last three-month period – but the numbers inactive rose by 69,000. The unemployment rate, remember, is the percentage unemployed as a percentage of those economically active. The economy would in a sense be better off with more unemployed people – defined as those looking for work – and fewer inactive. "Moreover a worrying sign is that, notwithstanding the falling unemployment rate for all ages, the crucial rate for 18-24 year olds rose again, from 13.7% to 14.3%. We know that prolonged periods of unemployment when young have a permanent ‘scarring’ effect, damaging people’s career trajectory for many years. "These figures, drawn from the Labour Force Survey, necessarily lag a little behind what is happening in the jobs market just now. Slightly more up-to-date payroll employment figures are available for the month of March, and they show a fall of 11,000 compared with February. March claimant count figures – covering those receiving out-of-work benefits such as Jobseekers’ Allowance – are up slightly on February. The number of vacancies has fallen again, while nominal earnings have fallen and real earnings are virtually static. "It’s a mixed picture, then – but there is little to suggest that the labour market’s performance is significantly improving. All the damaging measures which the government has taken, such as the hike in employer National Insurance Contributions and higher minimum wages, are still in place – and the baleful long-run effects of the Employment Relations Act are yet to work through. One of those effects will be to increase trade union powers, and this week’s tube strike will remind us how damaging this can be."

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Brits want growth and back less red tape, cheaper energy and lower taxes to get it, finds landmark IEA research

 

Brits want growth and back less red tape, cheaper energy and lower taxes to get it, finds landmark IEA research  Most Britons (87%) want the UK to focus more on economic growth, and would back free market reforms to deliver it, including: reducing energy costs (77%), cutting taxes on workers (72%) and businesses (66%), and easing planning restrictions (59%)  Two-thirds (67%) think Britain is going in the wrong direction and rate the economy as poor (65%), with agreement for both market-orientated and state-orientated explanations for the UK's stagnation  However, people still overestimate Britain’s incomes when compared internationally, placing it 7th among US states when it really ranks last – behind all 50 states  There is confusion about what GDP growth means and scepticism about who will really benefit, with more likely to say ‘the government’ (81%) than ‘me personally’ (52%)  Communicating how far Britain has fallen internationally, and explaining how growth can benefit individuals and their families, creates a powerful platform for pro-growth reform  Landmark new public opinion research published by the Institute of Economic Affairs has found that the British public overwhelmingly supports economic growth. Eighty-seven per cent say the country should focus more on growth, with just 9% saying the country is already wealthy enough. This consensus holds across all age groups, income levels, regions, and political affiliations - demonstrating a lack of appetite for “degrowth” narratives among the public.  After an average growth of just 1.5% since 2008, Brits are extremely pessimistic about the state of the UK economy. Two-thirds think Britain is going in the wrong direction and rate the economy as poor, while two-fifths don’t think Britain’s economy has any major strengths. One respondent asked “Why is everything getting more expensive when my pay isn’t going up?”.  The new polling and focus groups, conducted by Freshwater Strategy for the IEA, is one of the largest and most comprehensive research projects on British attitudes to economic growth. It found strong support for many market-led explanations of Britain’s lack of growth, including high energy costs (85%), high taxes (75%), trade barriers (74%), too much red tape (74%), employment laws (64%) and strict planning laws (55%).   But there is also agreement among voters on alternative explanations, such as wages being too low (78%), lack of investment in public services (77%), companies prioritising profit (73%) and the political system being rigged in favour of the wealthy (72%).  To fix the problem, there is strong underlying support for market-oriented reform, including reducing energy costs (77%), cutting taxes on workers (72%), and 66% support cutting taxes on businesses.   However, the study found that understanding of growth is weak and people are sceptical about who will benefit. When asked what GDP growth means, one-third (32%) of respondents said they were unsure or did not know, and more thought that the government and big business were likely to benefit from growth than they or their families would. One young respondent said “I don’t think I’ve ever seen real economic growth to know what it actually feels like or looks like”.  There is also a striking gap between perception and reality when comparing the UK internationally. A majority of Brits wrongly believe that the average person in the UK is as rich, or richer, than those in Singapore, Germany, Australia, and much of Western Europe, when the opposite is true.  Britons place the UK 7th among US states, on average, in terms of GDP per capita, believing it is richer than 43 of them. In reality, the UK ranks last, behind every single US state. When told this, 27% of respondents said they felt shocked, with a further 15% expressing disappointment or embarrassment. Focus group participants similarly responded with anger and frustration - “it suggests that there needs to be change in the UK because we can’t be fifty-first, there’s no way” said one focus group participant.   The research highlights that when growth is linked to tangible personal benefits – higher wages, lower bills, more homes, better public services – support for pro-growth policies strengthens further.  The research also found:  When faced with a direct choice, 57% of Britons say economic growth should be prioritised even if it means accepting some environmental harm, and 78% want energy kept affordable even if it slows progress towards Net Zero — just 19% would prioritise reaching Net Zero if it means higher energy bills  Voters massively overestimate business profit margins, believing energy companies earn 57%, supermarkets 50%, and water companies 51% — fuelling the perception that corporations are extractive rather than operating on tight margins  Young voters who expressed some sympathy for "socialism" in focus groups in theory, but in practice wanted lower personal taxes, less government waste, the freedom to start businesses, and the ability to get on the housing ladder  Labour voters are significantly more likely to rate the economy positively (46% "good") than Conservative voters (12%), Reform voters (10%), or the public as a whole (18%)  80% of Britons consider it important that it is easier to start and grow a business in the UK  The report identifies six distinct "growth segments" of the British public:   Affluent Progressives (32%), who are the most pro-growth and willing to accept trade-offs  Squeezed Sceptics (22%), who back growth but demand evidence that it will benefit them personally  Uncertain Renters (17%), who are open to growth but uncertain and wary of sacrificing employment protections  Comfortable Retirees (16%), who support growth primarily to sustain public services and stability  Aggrieved Left Behind (7%), who are strongly pro-growth and anti-state but deeply disillusioned  Precarious Populists (6%), the most sceptical group, who will only support growth if it visibly lowers the cost of living  Younger Reform voters were the most open to pro-growth trade-offs in focus groups, supporting cuts to business taxes, reduced workplace regulation and lower public spending — while young women were the least willing, particularly on environmental protections and workplace rights  The report concludes that the case for growth must be practical, rather than abstract. Voters will support far-reaching reform, but only when they can see how it improves their lives, and when they are shown that state intervention – not market forces – is responsible for Britain’s stagnation.  This project was made possible through the support of grant [#63661] from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.    The Rt Hon Lord Frost, Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs, said:  "Britain's economy has barely grown per head in nearly two decades. This research makes clear that the public knows something is deeply wrong — and they feel it. People overwhelmingly want growth, and they are ready if necessary to back the reforms to get it: lower taxes, cheaper energy, less red tape. The obstacle to growth isn't public opinion. It is a political class that refuses to act. "Our work shows that there are votes to be won by being unapologetically pro-growth. The main risk is people's scepticism that they will be the ones to benefit. Politicians have talked up growth for years, but people haven't felt it. Our political leaders need to stand up and communicate how growth will benefit everyday families, then back the reform necessary to deliver it. To the victor will go the electoral spoils." Dr Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs said:  "Britain is barely any richer today than it was 18 years ago. Compared to the previous century and a half or so of British economic history, this period constitutes an anomaly. The lack of economic progress should be the No. 1 public policy issue of our time: the issue that keeps policymakers and opinion formers from across the ideological spectrum awake at night.   “This landmark study shows that while political discourse in Britain may not always reflect it, Britain is clearly not a country that is comfortable with economic stagnation and relative decline. We still have the social expectations associated with a growing economy. What we do not have is the economic performance to match those expectations."  Matthew Lesh, Country Manager at Freshwater Strategy and Public Policy Fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs said:  “A nation in economic stagnation isn’t just some statistical artefact. It’s colouring every day. Across our focus groups, we heard the same story again and again: rising costs, stagnant wages, and a sense that the system is no longer delivering. When economic growth disappears, so too does the feeling of progress. In its place comes frustration, pessimism, and a growing loss of faith in institutions.   “But this research has not found a country that has given up on growth. The overwhelming majority of Britons want the economy to grow, and when growth is linked to real, tangible outcomes, such as higher wages, lower bills, and more affordable homes, support becomes near universal. The problem is that, after many false promises, people no longer trust that growth will benefit them. Rebuilding that link between economic growth and everyday life is now the central challenge for policymakers, and the key to delivering pro-growth policies that restore prosperity and public confidence.”

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RMT 0200: Weather Radar in Mato Grosso Strengthens Brazil’s National Airspace Surveillance Network

 

RMT 0200: Weather Radar in Mato Grosso Strengthens Brazil’s National Airspace Surveillance Network

Brazil’s airspace monitoring network received a new boost this Wednesday (8) with the delivery of the RMT 0200 weather radar in Chapada dos Guimarães (MT).

The equipment is the fourth of a total of five units planned under a contract between IACIT, a Brazilian company specializing in solutions for defense, security, and air traffic control, and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), through the Department of Airspace Control (DECEA).

The inauguration ceremony was presided over by the Director-General of DECEA, Air Lieutenant Brigadier Sérgio Rodrigues Pereira Bastos Junior, and was attended by IACIT’s CEO, Luiz Teixeira.

With this new delivery, the system expands meteorological coverage in a strategic area of the national territory, strengthening atmospheric monitoring capabilities and support for air operations, especially in regions subject to climate instability.

The RMT 0200 will be integrated into SISMET (Meteorology System), a platform operated by DECEA through CIMAER (Integrated Aeronautical Meteorology Center), responsible for meteorological supervision of interest to the Brazilian Air Force. This integration allows the generated data to be incorporated into a national network dedicated to meteorological surveillance, with a direct impact on the safety, efficiency, and planning of air operations.

The Director-General of DECEA, Air Lieutenant Brigadier Sérgio Rodrigues Pereira Bastos Junior, highlighted the importance of expanding meteorological monitoring capacity:

“It is a pleasure to be present at this event, which is essential for the safety of air navigation, particularly in activities related to meteorology. This is the result of many years of partnership with IACIT, a company from our Defense Industrial Base, and having a cutting-edge piece of equipment like the RMT 0200.”

First Lieutenant Meteorology Specialist Alan Descartes Tobias Tafuri, head of the Meteorological Radar Section at CIMAER, added:

“This radar is very important because, like the others already installed in Rio Branco and Vilhena, it will cover areas that still lack coverage, strengthening and making our network more robust.”

Technology

 Developed and manufactured in Brazil, the RMT 0200 operates in the S-band (2.7 to 2.9 GHz) and has a range of up to 400 kilometers, allowing real-time monitoring of different meteorological phenomena. The system operates with dual polarization, enabling it to identify and classify atmospheric events according to their intensity and severity, from light formations to more intense storms.

The radar uses solid-state technology, ensuring greater operational reliability, reduced energy consumption, and lower maintenance requirements.

For Luiz Teixeira, CEO of IACIT, the delivery in Chapada dos Guimarães represents another step forward in consolidating national capabilities in critical technologies:

“The evolution of this radar network reflects a continuous effort in technological development in the country. The RMT 0200 is the result of national engineering and incorporates a technology mastered by only a few countries, essential for expanding monitoring and decision-making capabilities.”

Coverage

The contract also includes the installation of one more radar in Cachimbo (PA). With systems already delivered in Belém (PA), Rio Branco (AC), Vilhena (RO), and Chapada dos Guimarães (MT), the initiative advances the expansion of network coverage and the consolidation of a meteorological surveillance belt in regions of high relevance for Brazilian airspace control.

The system also allows remote access via a web platform, facilitating information sharing among different institutions and expanding the operational reach of the meteorological network.

 Applications

In addition to its strategic role in airspace control, the technology has relevant applications in the civil sector. Its continuous and high-precision monitoring capability contributes to preventive actions, risk mitigation, and decision-making support in emergency situations.

The equipment can be used by Civil Defense agencies and disaster management centers, with a direct impact on protecting lives and critical infrastructure.

DMCC Hosts Appreciation Dinner for 400 Instashop Drivers at Uptown Dubai

 

 

DMCC Hosts Appreciation Dinner for 400 Instashop Drivers at Uptown Dubai

Dubai, UAE - 10 April 2026: DMCC and Uptown Dubai hosted a special appreciation event for 400 Instashop drivers at SO/ Uptown Dubai on 9 April, in recognition of their dedication and resilience in serving communities across the city.

The gathering paid tribute to the vital role Instashop drivers have played over the past month in delivering essential goods, bringing together drivers from across the UAE for an evening of appreciation and connection that underscored the human effort behind the technology powering everyday convenience.

Through its platform, Instashop connects customers with nearby supermarkets, pharmacies, pet shops, and other local retailers to make daily shopping seamless and accessible across the UAE.

Instashop has been a DMCC member company since its inception in 2015, benefiting from a dynamic business ecosystem that enables progress and growth. Founded in JLT, the company continues to be headquartered in the same district where it began and has since expanded its footprint across five countries with more than 3,000 riders and drivers operating across the region.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, said: “Hosting this event for over 400 Instashop riders and drivers is a small gesture of our appreciation for their commitment to serving communities across Dubai and ensuring uninterrupted access to daily essentials. Founded in DMCC in 2015, Instashop has grown into one of Dubai’s most recognisable on-demand apps and online marketplaces, with a presence in five countries and over 3,000 drivers across the region. We are proud to have Instashop as both a longstanding DMCC member company and a standout success story within our thriving tech ecosystem, and we remain committed to supporting businesses that continue to drive Dubai forward.“

Nikola Cabarkapa, Chief Executive Officer of Instashop, commented on the event, saying: “At Instashop, we are proud of the people who support our customers every day. During times when communities rely even more on convenient access to everyday essentials, our delivery heroes play a vital role in connecting customers with the local stores they trust. We extend our appreciation to DMCC for hosting this event and for their continued support as part of their member ecosystem.”

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